Former Under Treasurer of Western Australia and former Chairman of the Western Australian Treasury Corporation and is currently a Board member of Landcorp and Chairman of the Metropolitan Cemeteries Board. Has had extensive high-level experience in financial administration particularly in the State Government sector. Chairman of the Western Australian TAB (2004).

2. Mr Ross Alan Cooper

Was a licensed bookmaker at Thoroughbred, Harness and Greyhound race meetings in WA (1976-2001). Is a life member of the WA Bookmakers' Association. Was a delegate to both the WA Thoroughbred Racing Industry Council and Harness Racing Industry Council. He was also a member of the Betting Control Board (1994-98). Ross also operated as a Form Analyst with the Western Australian Trotting Association providing analytical assessment of race performance and assisting in maintaining confidence and integrity in the conduct of racing. Western Australian TAB Board Member (2002 to 2004).

3. Mr James Malcolm Freemantle

Deputy Chairman

Formerly CEO of Home Building Society Ltd following more than 30 years in banking in Australia and overseas. Consultant to various land development companies associated with Home and to organisations in the banking and finance sector. Director of a number of public and private companies. Western Australian TAB Board Member (2004).

4. Mr Geoffrey Alfred Martin

Majority of working life spent with family company as a director of Archie Martin and Sons (Holdings) Ltd. Director of companies associated with Archie Martin and Sons and boards and committees pertaining to the electrical retailing industry. Board member of WAGRA 2002 and Chairman 2003. Western Australian TAB Board Member (2004).

5. Mr. Ronald James McFarlane

Has over 30 years experience as a Senior Manager, Director and Principal Consultant in Communications, Research and Business Consultancy. Has worked on a large range of human resources communication, consulting and research projects in Education, Training, Business Services, Innovation, Financial Services and Utilities.

Is currently Chief Executive of Transnational Information Services Pty Ltd; Director - TransGlobal Consulting Pty Ltd and an Associate Consultant with Australian Institute of Management Western Australia. Also, an Associate Research Fellow at the Centre for Entrepreneurial Management and Innovation. University of Western Australia. Previous Fellow Australian Institute on Company Directors, Sydney.

6. Mr Robert Charles Pearson

Chairperson of Statewide Oil Distributors since 1985 and Managing Director from 1985 - 2005. Extensive involvement in the Oil Industry particularly for logistical and marketing of lubricants throughout WA. Currently a Vice Patron of East Perth Football Club. Previous President East Perth Football Club (1990-1992), Committee WATC (1992-1994), Betting Control Board Member (1993-1994), Board Member WA Swimming Association (2000-2002),Currently Principal Director Australian Racing Board (ARB) and Director Racing Information Services (RISA). Owner/Part owner of a number of thoroughbred horses in WA and Eastern States. Western Australian TAB Board Member (2004).

7. Mr Michael James Ryan

Has had over 30 years experience in Management in the Information, Communications & Technology Industries, primarily with IBM, Data General and Optus. TAB board member from 2002 to 2004 and has been a Board member at His Majesty's Theatre Foundation and Starlight Foundation.

8. Mr Ian Frederick Taylor

Currently self employed in the Abalone Industry and various consultancies. MLA for Kalgoorlie 1981- 1996. Minister in a range of portfolios 1986-1993 including Health, Conservation, Police and State Development, Deputy Premier and Leader of the Opposition. Past Patron Kalgoorlie Boulder Racing Club. Western Australian TAB Board Member (2004).

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